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Procedures for Disposition of Contested Audit Matters

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

On October 20, 2005, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding procedures for the disposition of contested audit matters (70 FR 65866, November 1, 2005). The Commission is
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extending the date for filing reply comments at the request of the Interstate Natural Gas Association.

Duncan's Point Lot Owners Association, Inc.; Duncan's Point Homeowners Association, Inc.; and Nancy A. Brunson,

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 28, 2005.

On November 14, 2005, Duncan's Point Lot Owners Association, Inc., Duncan's Point Homeowners Association, Inc., Nancy A. Brunson, Juanita Brackens, Helen Davis, and Pearl Hankins (Complainants) filed what they termed a formal complaint against Union Electric Company, doing business as AmerenUE, licensee of the Osage Hydroelectric Project No. 459. The project is located on the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. Complainants allege that the licensee has failed or refused to comply with the Commission staff's letter order of September 7, 2004, and the Commission's order of May 9, 2005 (111 FERC ] 61,190). In support, they raise issues concerning the licensee's compliance filing of October 14, 2005, and Commission staff's site visit report of July 29, 2005.

On September 15, 2005, the Commission denied Complainants' request for rehearing of the Commission's May 9 order. See 112 FERC ] 61,289. Therefore, the issues resolved in that decision are final and may not be the subject

Wisconsin Public Service Corporation, Upper Peninsula Power Company, WPS Energy Services, Inc., WPS Power

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 2005.

Take notice that on November 23, 2005, Wisconsin Public Service Corporation, Upper Peninsula Power Company, WPS Energy Services, Inc. and WPS Power Development, L.L.C. (collectively, WPS Companies) filed a formal complaint against the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. and PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (RTOs) pursuant to section 206 of the Federal Power Act and 18 CFR 385.206, alleging that the RTOs' October 31, 2005, compliance filing in Docket Nos. ER04375 017 and 018 fails to satisfy the Commission's directives to form a comprehensive Joint and Common Market.

The WPS Companies certify that copies of the complaint were served on the contacts for the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. and PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.

Combined Notice of Filings 1

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 28, 2005.

Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings.

Docket Numbers: ER002268011.

Applicants: Pinnacle West Capital Corporation.

Description: Joint motion to expedite consideration of pending offer of settlement and concurrent filing by Arizona Public Service Co of notice of cancellation re Pinnacle West Capital Corp, Rate Schedule FERC No. 127.

Filed Date: November 14, 2005.

Accession Number: 200511150150.

Docket Numbers: ER04961005.

Applicants: Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.

Description: Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc submits proposed revisions to Schedule 2 and Module A of their FERC Electric Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1.

Filed Date: November 16, 2005.

Accession Number: 200511180202.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Wednesday, December 7, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER051047002.

Applicants: Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.

Casselman Windpower, LLC, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Filings

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 2005.

The following filings have been made with the Commission. The filings are listed in ascending order within each docket
classification.
1. Casselman Windpower, LLC.

[Docket No. EG0611000]

Take notice that on November 22, 2005, Casselman Windpower LLC (Casselman), hereby submits an application for determination of exempt wholesale generator status.

Casselman states that it is developing and will construct, own and operate an approximately 40 MW wind power generation facility located in Summit Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Casselman further states that it will be engaged directly and exclusively in the business of owning and operating all or part of one or more eligible facilities, and selling electric energy at wholesale.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on December 13, 2005. 2. Bank of America, N.A.

[Docket No. EL02130000]

Take notice that on November 14, 2005, Bank of America, N.A. (Bank of America) tendered for filing its report on holdings of pub

S.D. Warren Company; Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Assessment

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 2005.

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations, 18 CFR part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897), the Office of Energy Projects' staff has reviewed the application for new license for the Eel Weir Project, located at the outlet of Sebago Lake, and has prepared a final Environmental Assessment (EA) for the project. In the final EA, Commission staff analyzed the potential environmental effects of relicensing the project and concludes that issuing a new license for the project, with appropriate environmental measures, would not constitute a major federal action that would significantly affect the quality of the human environment.

A copy of the final EA is available for review in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov

United Water Conservation District; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 28, 2005.

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations (18 CFR Part 380), Commission staff reviewed the application for a minor license for the Santa Felicia Hydroelectric Project and prepared this environmental assessment (EA). The project is located on Piru Creek in Ventura County, California. The project occupies 174.5 acres of U.S. land that is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service (Forest Service) in the Los Padres and Angeles National Forests.

Specifically, the project licensee, United Water Conservation District, requested Commission approval of the Santa Felicia Project for hydroelectric generation purposes. In the EA, Commission staff analyze the probable environmental effects of relicensing the project and conclude that approval of the project, with appropriate staff recommended environmental measures, would not constitute a major federal ac

Yuba County Water Agency; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 28, 2005.

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations, 18 CFR part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897), the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed an application for an amendment of license for the Yuba River Development Project (FERC No. 2246) and has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed amendment. The project is located on the North Yuba River downstream of Englebright Dam in Yuba County, California, about 20 miles northeast of Marysville and about 24 miles upstream from the confluence of the Yuba and Feather Rivers.

The licensee requests approval to construct and operate a 3,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) synchronous flow bypass system and to revise flow reduction and fluctuation criteria under article 33(d) of the license for the Narrows II development. Currently, the licensee is only capable of bypassing 650 cfs through the plant, which has a capacity of 3,400 c

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 28, 2005.

The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) will prepare an environmental assessment (EA) that will discuss the environmental impacts of the EssexMiddlesex Project involving construction and operation of facilities by Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Tennessee Gas) in Essex and Middlesex Counties, Massachusetts.\1\ These facilities would consist of about 7.8 miles of 24inchdiameter pipeline and aboveground pig receiver and tiein facilities. This EA will be used by the Commission in its decision making process to determine whether the project is in the public convenience and necessity.
\1\ Tennessee Gas' application was filed with the Commission under section 7 of the Natural Gas Act and Part 157 of the Commission's regulations.

If you are a landowner receiving this notice, you may be contacted by a pipeline company representative about the acquisition of an easement to construct, operate, and maintain the proposed facilities. The pipel

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 28, 2005.

The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) will prepare an environmental assessment (EA) that will discuss the environmental impacts of the Station 50 Horsepower Replacement Project involving abandonment, construction, and operation of facilities by Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation (Transco) in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana.\1\ These facilities would consist of (a) abandonment by removal of two 6,250horsepower (hp) turbine/ compressor units, and (b) installation of one 10,310hp turbine/ compressor unit. This EA will be used by the Commission in its decisionmaking process to determine whether the project is in the public convenience and necessity.
\1\ Transco's application was filed with the Commission under section 7 of the Natural Gas Act and Part 157 of the Commission's regulations.

This notice announces the opening of the scoping period that will be used to gather environmental input from the public and interested agencies

Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, Protests, Recommendations,

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 28, 2005.

Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:

a. Type of Application: Conduit Exemption.

b. Project No.: 12624000.

c. Date filed: October 27, 2005.

d. Applicant: Colorado Springs Utilities.

e. Name of Project: Cascade Hydroelectric Generating Facility.

f. Location: The Cascade Hydroelectric Generating Facility would be located adjacent to the Cascade pressure reduction facility on the Old North Slope Pipeline, which is part of the City of Colorado Springs' water supply system in El Paso County, Colorado.

g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791a through 825r.

h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Wayne E. Booker, Colorado Springs Utilities, 1521 Hancock Expressway, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, (719) 6683505.

i. FERC Contact: James Hunter, (202) 5026086.

j. Status of Environmental Analysis: This application is ready for environmental analysis at this time

Notice of Applications Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 2005.

Take notice that the following hydroelectric applications have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection:

a. Type of Applications: Preliminary Permit.

b. Applicant, Project Numbers, and Dates Filed: Black River Felts Mills, LLC filed the applications for Project No. 12622000 and Project No. 12623000 on October 26, 2005.

c. Name of the projects: Lower Dam Project (P12622); Upper Dam Project (P12623). The projects would be located on the Black River in Jefferson County, New York. The proposed dams are to be located at the site of an existing breached dam currently owned by Eric Boulevard HydroPower, L.P.

d. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a825r.

e. Applicant Contacts: Black River Felts Mills, LLC: Mr. William A. Garnett, Member Manager; Steven Courtney, Member Manager; Terence Darby, Member Manager; Black River Energy, LLC; 6000 Fairview Road, Suite 600; Charlotte, North Carolina 28270, (704) 5533036; James C.

Notice of Application To Amend License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 2005.

Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:

a. Application Type: Nonproject use of project lands and waters.

b. Project No.: 271084.

c. Date Filed: November 7, 2005.

d. Applicant: Entergy Arkansas, Inc. (Entergy).

e. Name of Project: CarpenterRemmel Project.

f. Location: The project is located on the Quachita River in Hot Springs and Garland Counties, Arkansas. The project does not occupy any Federal or tribal lands. The proposed nonproject use would be located on Hamilton Lake near the town of Hot Springs in Garland County, Arkansas.

g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a) through 825(r).

h. Applicant Contact: Blake Hogue, Lakes and Property Coordinator, Hydro Operations, Entergy Arkansas, Inc., 141 West County Line Road, Malvern, AR 72104. Phone: (501) 8442148.

i. FERC Contact: Gina Krump, gina.krump@

Notice of Application and Applicant-Prepared EA Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests,

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2005.

Take notice that the following hydroelectric application and applicantprepared environmental assessment has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection.

a. Type of Application: New Major License.

b. Project No.: 11841002.

c. Date filed: August 12, 2004.

d. Applicant: Ketchikan Public Utilities.

e. Name of Project: Whitman Lake Hydroelectric Project.

f. Location: The Whitman Lake Hydroelectric Project would be located on Whitman Lake in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Ketchikan, Alaska. The proposed project would affect approximately 155.8 acres of federal lands (155.0acres managed by the U.S. Forest Service and 0.8 acres managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management).

g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)825(r).

h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Don Thompson, WESCORP, 3035 Island Crest Way, Suite 200, Mercer Island, WA 98040; Telephone: (206) 2751000.

i. FERC Contact: Kenneth Hogan at (202) 5028434; email:

CenterPoint Energy-Mississippi River Transmission Corporation; Notice of Postponement of Technical Conference

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2005.

Take notice that the technical conference scheduled for Tuesday, December 6, 2005, has been postponed until Tuesday, January 24, 2006, at 10 a.m. (e.s.t.), in a room to be designated at the offices of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.
Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E56958 Filed 12605; 8:45 am]
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Revised Public Utility Filing Requirements; Electric Quarterly Reports; Notice of Electric Quarterly Reports Users

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 2005.

On April 25, 2002, the Commission issued Order No. 2001,\1\ a final rule which requires public utilities to file Electric Quarterly Reports. Order 2001C, issued December 18, 2002, instructs all public utilities to file these reports using Electric Quarterly Report Submission Software. This notice announces a meeting for the EQR Users Group to be held Wednesday, December 14, 2005, via teleconference. The meeting will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. e.s.t.
\1\ Revised Public Utility Filing Requirements, Order No. 2001, 67 FR 31043, FERC Stats. & Regs. ] 31,127 (April 25, 2002); reh'g denied, Order No. 2001A, 100 FERC ] 61,074, reconsideration and clarification denied, Order No. 2001B, 100 FERC ] 61,342 (2002).

During the teleconference, Commission staff and EQR users will discuss the technical compliance screening process for EQR filings. The call will include a discussion of the overall process as well as a review of specific screens. A detailed agenda will be provided on

Notice of Membership of Performance Review Board for Senior Executives (PRB)

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 28, 2005.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission hereby provides notice of the membership of its Performance Review Board (PRB) for the Commission's Senior Executive Service (SES) members. The function of this board is to make recommendations relating to the performance of senior executives in the Commission. This action is undertaken in accordance with Title 5, U.S.C., section 4314(c)(4). The Commission's PRB will add the following member: Susan J. Court.
Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E56929 Filed 12605; 8:45 am]
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American Electric Power Service Corporation; Notice of Filing

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 25, 2005.

On November 14, 2005, American Electric Power Service Corporation (AEP), as agent for Appalachian Power Company submitted Second Revised Substitute Sheet No. 13 to the Interconnection and Local Delivery Service Agreement No. 1252 between Blue Ridge Power Agency, Inc. and AEP.

Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant and all the parties in this proceeding.

The Commission encourag

CBK Group, LTD; Notice of Issuance of Order

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 2005.

CBK Group, LTD (CBK Group) filed an application for marketbased rate authority, with an accompanying tariff. The proposed rate tariff provides for wholesale sales of capacity and energy at marketbased rates. CBK Group also requested waiver of various Commission regulations. In particular, Wisconsin River requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Wisconsin River.

On March 25, 2005, the Commission granted the request for blanket approval under Part 34, subject to the following:

Any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approval of
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issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by Wisconsin River should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. 18 CFR 385.21

Chandeleur Pipe Line Company; Notice of Filing

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 2005.

Take notice that on November 22, 2005, Chandeleur Pipe Line Company (Chandeleur) tendered for filing Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, a work paper supporting the continuation, effective January 1, 2006, of its currently effective Fuel and Line Loss Allowance of 0.0%.

Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the i

Colorado Interstate Gas Company; Notice of Compliance Filing

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 2005.

Take notice that on November 23, 2005, Colorado Interstate Gas Company (CIG) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Pro Forma First Revised Volume No.1, the following tariff sheets: First Revised Sheet No. 380F.
First Revised Sheet No. 380G.
First Revised Sheet No. 380H.
Original Sheet No. 380H.01.
Original Sheet No. 380H.02.
Original Sheet No. 380H.03.

Original Sheet No. 380H.04.

CIG states that the pro forma tariff sheets are being filed to comply with the Commission's Order dated September 30, 2005 in Docket No. RP05618000. CIG states that these pro forma tariff sheets are submitted to establish a trueup feature in its Fuel and L&U reimbursement mechanism.

CIG states that copies of its filing have been sent to all firm customers, interruptible customers, and affected state commissions.

Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to thi

Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation; Notice of Petition to Amend

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2005.

Take notice that on August 1, 2005, Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation (Columbia), 1700 MacCorkle Avenue, SE., Charleston, West Virginia 25314, filed in Docket No. CP98151003, a petition to amend the authorization previously issued by the Commission as it relates to the facilities approved for abandonment, the method of abandonment, and the leasing of capacity from Millennium Pipeline Company, L.P. In addition, Columbia requests approval of an interim operating agreement. In addition, Columbia requests approval of a limitedterm certificate of public convenience and necessity with pregranted abandonment authorizing Columbia to operate certain facilities that Millennium has requested authority to construct, pending the inservice date of Millennium.

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.; Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.; Notice of Application

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 25, 2005.

Take notice that on November 21, 2005, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Consolidated Edison) and Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (Orange and Rockland) submitted applications pursuant to Section 204 of the Federal Power Act. Consolidated Edison is seeking authorization to issue shortterm debt in an amount not to exceed $1.5 billion outstanding at any one time. Orange and Rockland is seeking authorization to issue shortterm debt in an amount not to exceed $200 million.

Discovery Gas Transmission LLC; Notice of Compliance Filing

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 2005.

Take notice that on November 22, 2005, Discovery Gas Transmission LLC (Discovery) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, First Revised Sheet No. 117, to be effective November 14, 2005.

Discovery states that the filing is being made in compliance with the order issued by the Commission in the abovecaptioned proceeding on November 14, 2005, 113 FERC ] 61,149.

Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding.

The Commission encoura

Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP; Notice of Application

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 28, 2005.

Take notice that on November 16, 2005, Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP (Cove Point LNG) filed an application in Docket No. CP0626000, pursuant to section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, for authority to construct, install, own, operate and maintain certain facilities at the Cove Point LNG import terminal at Cove Point, Maryland (Air Separation Unit Project). The details of this proposal are more fully set forth in the application that is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the Web at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number
excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at (866) 2083676, or TTY, contact

Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 2005.

Take notice that on November 22, 2005, Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company (ESNG) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, with a proposed effective date of November 1, 2005:
FiftyNinth Revised Sheet No. 7.

FiftyNinth Revised Sheet No. 8.

ESNG states that copies of the filing have been served upon its jurisdictional customers and interested state commissions.

El Paso Natural Gas Company; Notice of Compliance Filing

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 2005.

Take notice that on November 22, 2005, El Paso Natural Gas Company (EPNG) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1A, the tariff sheets listed in Appendix A to become effective January 1, 2006.

EPNG states that copies of the filing were served on parties on the official service list in the abovecaptioned proceedings.

Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding.

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in

Empire State Pipeline, Empire Pipeline, Inc.; Notice of Application

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2005.

Take notice that on October 11, 2005, Empire State Pipeline (Empire State), and Empire Pipeline, Inc. (EPI)(collectively, Applicants), 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, New York 14221, filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) an application under section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act and parts 157 and 284 of the Commission's regulations for: (1) A certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing the construction, ownership, and operation of existing and new interstate natural gas pipeline, compression and other facilities; (2) a blanket certificate to provide openaccess firm and interruptible transportation services; and (3) a blanket certificate to construct, operate, and/or abandon certain eligible facilities, and services related thereto. Empire also requests authorization of the initial rates for transportation service and terms and conditions of service proposed in the pro forma tariff.

Empire State's existing facilities consist of

Enbridge Pipelines (KPC); Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 2005.

Take notice that on November 23, 2005, Enbridge Pipelines (KPC) [[Page 72809]]
tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Sixth Revised Sheet No. 31C, to become effective on December 23, 2005.

Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on

Exelon Corporation Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated; Notice of Compliance Filing

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 25, 2005.

On August 1, 2005, Exelon Corporation and Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (Applicants) submitted a filing in compliance with Ordering Paragraph (H) the Commission's Order Authorizing Merger Under section 203 of the Federal Power Act issued July 1, 2005, in the above docketed proceeding. Exelon Corporation Public Service Corporation, 112 FERC ]61,011 (20205). The compliance filing addresses (1) the Applicants' commitment to retain an independent party to administer the baseload energy auction; and (2) the Applicants commitment to establish a public compliance Web site.

Exelon Generation Corporation, LLC; Notice of Filing

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 28, 2005.

Take notice that on October 28, 2005, Exelon Generation Company, LLC and Public Service Electric and Gas Company (collectively, Applicants) submitted for filing a Petition for Declaratory Order. Applicants state that the purpose of the filing is to request the Commission to find that the payment of dividends from the Applicant's capital accounts, following the consummation of the merger between Exelon Corporation and Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated, will not implicate section 305(a) of the Federal Power Act. Applicants request authority to pay dividends from the identified capital accounts only up to the level of retained earnings of identified subsidiaries shown on their closing balance sheets on the day of the merger closing.

Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 2005.

Take notice that on November 22, 2005, Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation (GTN) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1A, Second Revised Sheet No. 175, to become effective December 23, 2005.

GTN states that a copy of this filing has been served on GTN's jurisdictional customers and interested state regulatory agencies.

Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210).

Great Lakes Gas Transmission Limited Partnership; Notice of Compliance Filing

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 2005.

Take notice that on September 23, 2005, Great Lakes Gas Transmission Limited Partnership (Great Lakes) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, with an effective date of September 1, 2005: Eighth Revised Sheet No. 10A.
Sixth Revised Sheet No. 39A.
Fifth Revised Sheet No. 39B.

Substitute Tenth Revised Sheet No. 50C.

Great Lakes states that the filing is being made in compliance with the Commission's Letter Order on Compliance with Order No. 587S, issued on September 8, 2005 in Docket No. RP05475000.

Great Lakes states that copies of the filing were served on parties on the official service list in the abovecaptioned proceeding.

Liberty Power Maryland LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 2005.

Liberty Power Maryland LLC (Liberty Power Maryland) filed an application for marketbased rate authority, with an accompanying rate tariff. The proposed rate tariff provides for the sales of capacity and energy at marketbased rates. Liberty Power Maryland also requested waiver of various Commission regulations. In particular, Liberty Power Maryland requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Liberty Power Maryland.

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On November 29, 2005, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Market DevelopmentSouth, granted the request for blanket approval under part 34. The Director's order also stated that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the Federal Register establishing a period of time for the filing of protests. Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approval of issuances of securities or

Millennium Pipeline Company, L.P.; Notice of Petition To Amend

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2005.

Take notice that on August 1, 2005, Millennium Pipeline Company, L.P., (Millennium), 12801 Fair Lakes Parkway, Fairfax, Virginia 22030, filed in Docket No. CP98150006, a petition to amend the Commission Order issued September 19, 2002, pursuant to section 7 of the Natural Gas Act to allow the phased construction of its system. Specifically, Millennium seeks authorization to construct Phase I of the system, extending from a point in Greenwood, New York to a point in Clarkstown, New York.

This petition is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assi

Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2005.

Take notice that on November 23, 2005, Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern) tendered for filing to become part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume No. 1, Eleventh Revised Sheet No. 259, with an effective date of December 24, 2005.

Northern further states that copies of the filing have been mailed to each of its customers and interested state commissions.

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Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations

Portland Natural Gas Transmission System; Notice of Compliance Filing

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 2005.

Take notice that on November 17, 2005, Portland Natural Gas Transmission System (PNGTS) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, Third Substitute Fifth Revised Sheet No. 380 to become effective on September 1, 2005.

PNGTS states that copies of this filing are being served on all jurisdictional customers, interested state commissions, and persons on the official service list in this proceeding.

Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the pro

Silverhill Ltd.; Notice of Issuance of Order

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 25, 2005.

Silverhill Ltd. (Silverhill) filed an application for marketbased rate authority, with an accompanying rate schedule. The proposed rate tariff provides for the sales of energy and capacity at marketbased rates. Silverhill also requested waiver of various Commission regulations. In particular, Silverhill requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Silverhill.

On November 22, 2005, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Market DevelopmentSouth, granted the request for blanket approval under part 34. The Director's order also stated that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the Federal Register establishing a period of time for the filing of protests. Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approval of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by Silverhill should file a motion to interven

Standards of Conduct for Transmission Providers; Venice Gathering System, L.L.C.; Notice Granting Waiver of Posting

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 28, 2005.

On November 9, 2005, Venice Gathering System, L.L.C. (Venice Gathering) filed to seek a temporary emergency waiver of sections 358.4(a)(2) and 358.4(b)(3)(iv) of the Commission's regulations, 18 CFR 358.4(a)(2) and 358.4(b)(3)(iv)(2005), and for any other waivers necessary for Venice Gathering to proceed with the restoration work on its pipeline facilities and on the Venice Gathering Processing Plant necessitated by Hurricane Katrina. Venice Gathering requests the waiver until the earlier of the end of the gas day on December 31, 2005 or the date on which the Venice Gathering system has returned to full pre hurricane operation.

Effective on the date of this notice, the Commission will grant Venice Gathering a waiver, until the earlier of the end of the gas day on December 31, 2005 or the date on which the Venice Gathering system has returned to full prehurricane operation, of the otherwise applicable requirements of section 358.4(a)(2) to record and post a log of emerg

Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Company; Notice of Negotiated Rate

Wed, Dec 7 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 29, 2005.

Take notice that on November 21, 2005, Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Company (Williston Basin), tendered for filing with the Commission a negotiated Rate Schedule FT1 Service Agreement. Williston Basin states that the proposed effective date of the Service Agreement is the date the Conoco RefineryBillings delivery point is placed into service.

Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the
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appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). A